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5677 N Galena Street, Denver CO 80238 · License #1700273 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.524.A.9 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
At the time of the visit outside on the playground there was a large piece of wood with a sharp edge near the bottom of the short slide and a fork sticking out of the wood chips under the play structure. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member removed the large piece of wood with a sharp edge and the fork on 5/15/2026*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 5/22/2026. Correct by 05/15/2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.511.C.5.a · -g The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.
At the time of the visit licensing specialist reviewed several health care plans. Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's health care plan to be expired on 2/13/2026. Correction: Review and ensure that all children have an update to date health care plan at least every 12 months. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/22/2026. Correct by 05/15/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.522.B · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
The facility has stated in their plan of ongoing compliance they will do safety walk through of the areas being used. In the far area of the gym there was a container of disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children." The disinfectant wipes were located on a table accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including disinfectant wipes must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher placed the wipes up high and inaccessible to children on 3/26/2026.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/2/2026. Correct by 03/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.527.C · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.
In the cafeteria there was a black staff backpack sitting on a table accessible to children. The black staff backpack was posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items including staff backpacks, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the black backpack up high and inaccessible on 3/5/2026. Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 3/12/2026. Correct by 03/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.506.A.1 · Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months.
In the first group of children (1st,2nd,3rd,) had 26 children present and 27 children signed in on the attendance sheet. Also in the third group of children (Kinder & First) had 26 present children and 27 children signed in on the attendance sheet. Correction: The staff members must verify and complete and attendance verification. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members with both groups completed a name to face attendance verification to ensure all children were accounted for on 8/29/2025.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/5/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.522.B · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 147 there were two containers of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible of children. ***Corrected at the time of visit. The items were moved and made inaccessible to children. No response required.*** Correct by 09/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.4.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
Throughout use zones on school age playground there were several areas where the wood chips were compacted and lacking required resiliency. Correction: The loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six inches. Correct immediately and respond with an ongoing plan of compliance by 9/25/2024. Correct by 09/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.C · All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.
The facility had an expired (8/25/2024) Denver business license posted. Correction: All facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements including a current Denver business license. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 9/25/2024. Correct by 09/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.712.73.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.
There were 4 bottles of hand sanitizer placed throughout the cafeteria all labeled keep out of reach of children. All 4 bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all hazardous items that includes the 4 bottles of hand sanitizer must be stored inaccessibe to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Program Supervisor removed all 4 bottles of hand sanitizer placing them all out of reach of children.***No need for written response. Correct by 10/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.712.43.D · . The maximum group size for children over the age of five (5) is thirty (30) children. When four (4) year olds are in attendance the maximum group size is twenty-four (24). When the center has the capacity to care for multiple groups of children, they must be separated into developmentally and age appropriate activities. Groups are not required to be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or walls.
At 3:05pm the first grade group had 35 children with 2 staff members and were over by 5 children. Correction: Ensure that all groups of children do not go over the maximum group size. ***Corrected at the time of the visit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
7.712.43.F · . There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.
At 3:06 pm the 2nd grade group had 1 Program Leader to 17 children they were over ratio by 2 children. Also at 3:06 the 4th and 5th grade group had 18 children and were over by 3 children. Correction: Ensure that there is 1 staff member for each 15 children in attendance. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the acting director moved two children from the 2nd grade group and added a staff member to the 4th and 5 grade group.*** Submit a written plan of action and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.34.A · . Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
The facility did not have a copy of the fire inspection for the school. Correction: Review and ensure that the facility must have a copy of the fire inspection. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.712.71.D.5 · . All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.
On the School Age playground there was less than 2 inches of woodchips at the botton of the single slide. Correction: Ensure that there is at least 6 inches of woodchips through the use zones including the bottom of the single slide. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.